The Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with Life Turning Point of Philadelphia, dedicates garden - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

Verizon Hall at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall

Opera singer Latonia Moore performed in the footsteps of her idol - legendary singer and civil rights icon, Marian Anderson.

Philadelphia Orchestra, Ensemble Arts rededicates Verizon Hall as Marian Anderson Hall – Metro Philadelphia

On Saturday, June 8, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts officially rededicated Verizon Hall as Marian Anderson Hall, the first major concert venue in the world to honor the late contralto, civil rights icon, and Philadelphian. The dedication ceremony took place Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Plaza at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, followed by a Great Stages Concert in the evening featuring Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe …

The Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with Life Turning Point of Philadelphia, dedicates garden - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

ABOVE PHOTO: Members of the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. pose in front of The Praise Garden, a positive addition to the facility. (Photo courtesy Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) The Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated celebrated the dedication of the “Praise Garden” with the residents of Life Turning Point of Philadelphia. The garden dedica…

The Kimmel Center’s new Marian Anderson Hall is unveiled in historic ceremony

Formerly known as Verizon Hall, the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra is now named in honor of the late singer, Civil Rights icon and Philadelphia legend.

Hundreds gather for rededication inside Kimmel Center to honor beloved opera singer and South Philadelphia native

The Kimmel Center’s main concert venue was formally renamed Saturday after the legendary opera singer Marian Anderson,a South Philadelphia native, who broke racial and gender barriers with her fame. The rededication was made possible by the previous chair of the…